There is a 100 percent chance of rain in Greenville on Friday afternoon before East Carolina hosts South Florida at 7:30 p.m. Conditions in the forecast at kickoff include a 25 percent chance of a shower, 67 degrees, 87 percent humidity and wind from the northwest at three miles per hour. The chance of rain decreases to zero percent at 9 p.m. Conditions at the end of the … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOUSF Bulls network voice Jim Lighthall
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring South Florida play by play announcer Jim Lighthall. They discuss the season to date and preview the Friday night primetime American Conference matchup between the Bulls (6-2, 2-2 American) and East Carolina (4–4, 2–2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (7:30 p.m., … [Read more...]
PURPLE & GOLD PRESS VIDEOUSC-Upstate coach Marty Richter
Watch this episode of "Purple & Gold Press" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring third-year USC-Upstate coach Marty Richter. They touch on Richter's positive memories of crossing paths with former East Carolina coaches Eddie Payne and Joe Dooley before previewing the Monday evening season opener between the Spartans and East Carolina at Minges Coliseum (7:00 p.m., … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 9 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 10. WEEK 9 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 29 North Texas 48, Florida Atlantic* 31 (ESPN) Friday, October 30 Tulane 38, Charlotte* 31 (OT) (ESPN2) Saturday, October 31 Notre Dame 35, Navy 13 (Gillette Stadium | … [Read more...]
INSIDE GAME DAYPirates avoid late-game goblins to top Temple
GREENVILLE — East Carolina's 17-9 American Conference win at home over Temple was not without its scary prospects on Halloween, especially in light of how the Pirates had been trending. As in Thursday night overtime road losses at Alabama-Birmingham and Memphis in the previous two games, ECU built a 14-point lead. This time, the Pirates were able to finish with the help … [Read more...]